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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1933

Page

6

Moseley's Work Is Tide Feature In Alabama Practice

University of Alabama notes Bully Moseley converted from quarterback to fullback has been the week’s feature in practice ahead of the Mississippi State game. Buck Hughes rebounds with strong form as the Tide reshapes the lineup with Leach and Diz Walker out, aiming for victory.

Buck Hughes Hughes Leach Diz Walker Frank Thomas J. Walker Gandy Hope Kirkland Marr Lee Glass Campbell Howell Chappell Moseley J. Dildy

Prof Williams Named Red Cross Chapter Chairman Eva

Professor H. E. Williams of Eva, formerly principal of Central High, was elected chairman of the Eve branch of the Morgan County American Red Cross. An allotment of clothing will be made to the Eva branch Saturday October 14.

H. E. Williams Eva Central High School Eve Morgan County American Red Cross

Freshman Center Post Battle Heats Up at Alabama

The Tuscaloosa News reports the center post battle on Alabama’s fresh team remains heated. Lamar Moye of Decatur led before an injury paused him. Tipton of Blytheville and Ty Holland of Peru surged after. The frosh schedule includes three games starting with Ole Miss at Oxford. Southeastern Conference rules cap to three games this season.

Alabama Tuscaloosa Lamar Moye Decatur Ole Miss Oxford Ala Tipton Blytheville Ark Ty” Holland Peru Ind Moye Tigton Arkansas Herschel Caldwell J. B. Whitworth

Committee Will Meet Friday Night

A committee of the Men's League of the district of the Episcopal church will meet at the home of H. B. Beard Jackson street Friday evening at 7 30 o clock. The regular monthly meeting will be held on October 19 at 7 30 p m in the parish house of St John s church.

Men's League of the District of the Episcopal Church H. B. Beard Jackson Street St. John's Church

Harper Returns Home From Visit In Prospect Drive

Mrs. B. W. Harper left this morning for Montgomery after spending a week with her brother L. R. Barron and Mrs. Barron on Prospect Drive.

Montgomery B. W. Harper L. R. Barron

Falkville Looms As A Sturdy Foe For Decatur Red And Black

Falkville Blue Devils present Friday challenge to Decatur's Red and Black grid machine. Falkville shut out Cullman 17 6 last week, prompting coach Ogle to reshuffle lines. Martin may miss start at tackle while Lowther returns to tackle and teams with Nabors.

Falkville Blue Devils Decatur Falkville Cullman Bearcats Ogle Martin Lowther Nabors

Tough on Ones Matchups Highlight Decatur Wrestling Card

A Tuesday wrestling show at Martin arena features Tuffy Cleet vs Lon Chaney as the main event with Freddie Knichel and Eddie Baker opening. Hugh Nichols plans a Michigan return due to a pending lawsuit, but Jordan expects a Decatur engagement to satisfy fans. The Cleet Chaney bout is billed as possibly the roughest ever in the city with ref Bill Hoskins officiating.

Martin Arena Tuffy Cleet Lon Chaney Freddie Knichel Eddie Baker Chris Jordan Post Hugh Nichols Decatur Nichols Michigan Alabama Jordan Bill Hoskins Cleet Chaney St. Louis Flash

Two Auburn Seniors to Make First UGA Tech Showdown

Auburn Alabama Oct 12 two Auburn seniors Will Chmetzberg center and Kimbrell left halfback will see their first action against Georgia Tech at Grant Field in Atlanta this week. Both are letter wearers and have long bench resumes before debuting on the regular squad this season.

Auburn Als Will Chmetzberg Kimbre Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta Tigers Chrietzberg Kimbrell Yellow Jackets Ralph Jordan Lee Johnson Jordan Johnson Chmetzberg Bengals Chet Wynne the Plains Thomasville Dixie Jimmie Hitchcock Engineers Hitchcock Plainsmen Wynne

Organization of 4-H and home clubs starts countywide

Miss Erein Rowe, home agent, begins organizing 25 4-H and home demonstration clubs across the county. Each club will have three leaders and meet monthly. Programs cover clothing, foods, home improvement, landscape gardening, year around gardens, poultry, food preservation, health, and personal hygiene with foods as the major project. Austinville Parkville Mt Tabor Cool Springs Lacon Priceville already organized.

Erein Rowe Austinville Parkville Mt. Tabor Cool Springs Lacon Priceville

Five Plea Deals in Police Court Gaming Case

Five cases were heard in police court this morning with all defendants arraigned on gaming charges. Four offenders were fined and one was discharged.

Cotton checks arrive in Athens county

Nearly two thousand cotton checks have arrived in the county to date totaling $153,683 with more on the way. Disbursement is being made through J. T. Belue, county farm agent.

Athens Ala J. T. Belue

Griffths Griefs Return as Washington Fans Rebel Over Prices

The article captures Wil Griffith's winter of discontent as Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith laments fan resistance to higher ticket prices. He recalls past pennants, and notes fan apathy after a costly World Series and salary concerns, while reflecting on decisions that strained relationships with supporters. It also recalls past figures like Walter Johnson and Pat Page in a broad nostalgia-filled critique.

Griffith Clark Griffith Senators Griff NBA Washington

Harvey Funeral Rites in Athens Held for E P Harvey

Funeral services were conducted this week for E P Harvey age 72. Rema ins were shipped to his old home in Georgia for interment. Two daughters Mrs S M Bowen and Mrs A A Keyes survive.

Athens Ala E. P. Harvey Georgia S. M. Bowen A. A. Keyes

Marriage of Interest in Athens Ala

Miss Merle Douthit daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Douthit and R F Whitt son of Mr and Mrs Fountain Whitt were married in Athens Alabama this week. After a brief bridal trip in South Alabama they will reside in Athens.

Athens Ala Merle Douthit Howard Douthit R. F. Whitt Fountain Whitt South Alabama

Cloud Suffers Broken Arm Cranking Car

J. D. Cloud a Fourth avenue south merchant sustained a broken right wrist when the car crank slipped as he tried to start the automobile Monday. The injury occurred when the crank struck his arm, leaving him unable to work.

Jack Sharkey Philadelphia Tommy Loughran Loughran Cloud J. D. Cloud Fourth Avenue South Mr. Cloud

E. W. Collier Improves Rapidly After Fall

Decatur city clerk E. W. Collier who broke a shoulder in a fall two weeks ago is making rapid strides toward recovery. He slipped while walking in his backyard and was hurt.

E. W. Collier Decatur Mr. Collier

Trio and others depart for Chicago fair

Mrs. H. O. Troup, Burleson Dink more, George LaBoon and Kyle Frazier left today for the fair in Chicago, joining a small group of travelers heading to the event.

H. O. Troup Burleson Dinkmore George LaBoon Kyle Frazier

Return from Gadsden by child welfare officers

Misses Ruby Britnell and Clau dine Leonard of the child welfare offices have returned from Gadsden where they went on official business.

Ruby Britnell Claudine Leonard Child Welfare Offices Gadsden

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